earth2sammi's reviews
493 reviews

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I don't know how and I don't know why, but I always accidentally read Dolly's books at the exact time that I'm supposed to. I was so miserable last night and I woke up miserable and started reading this book. As I went about my day, I became less miserable, and I kind of bonded with Andy. I highlighted so many parts of this book. And now, I feel less miserable. I feel like I understand a little bit more.

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

The huge array of characters was really hard to keep up with, I felt like I was looking forward to most characters, and for some reason dreading Jess. I don't feel like I can rate this because I'm just in a terrible mood tonight. What is wrong with me? I don't think books are working for me in terms of escapism anymore. Which is maybe a good thing. I feel resentful of romances, and I can't bear books that don't hook me immediately. I don't think I was always this temperamental. I'm having a rough time tonight lol

Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara

4.25

1) I LOVE Psyche!
2) I love Eros
3) I love Psyche and Eros
4) this is the first time I’ve ever read anything that painted Persephone in a less than wholesome light and idk what to do about that
5) Seriously, what the fuck happened with Adonis……
6) I think this is a beautiful thing
7) I think I should get an Eros/Psyche tattoo

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

3.5

I loved this as much as I could love a fantasy romance book, I think. I don't know why my taste in books has been changing so much :/

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

5.0

Really worked for me! Felt like it cracked open my chest and shook my heart's hand

How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It by K.J. Parker

2.0

I'M IN A RUT

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

Is somebody gonna match my freak (unable to read books written by Brandon Sanderson for some reason, no matter how hard I try or which series I start)

Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispector

4.25

I'm going to live this life if it kills me

Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier

4.75

Absolutely gorgeous. I don’t think I’ll continue the series though, I really love Sorcha deeply and I don’t want to read books in this universe that are not about her

King of Sloth by Ana Huang

2.75

This is the first Ana Huang book that didn't do it for me. Everything felt stilted, and Sloane and Xavier didn't have any chemistry. I think I'm also in a phase where tension and forced proximity aren't very ideal because I just want kindness and understanding in every moment I breathe.